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Trouble Shooting
On the following page, we have listed many of the causes and solutions to issues that you may encounter.
If you encounter a issue that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this trouble shooting section, please call
your local distributor or dealer. Before you call, please have this Operator's Manual and serial number ready
Issue
The wagon sways while
being towed down the
road.
Lighting / Braking system
not working or working
erratically
Issue
Header moves on wagon
during transport
Cause
There are 2 reach tubes that run the
length of the wagon. The reach
tubes are fastened to the front and
rear axle assemblies by 1 bolt at
each end for each of the tubes. If
any of these bolts are loose then
there will be end play causing sway.
Travelling faster than what speed it
is designed for.
Worn steering components
Toe in setting is out of specification
Loose or corroded wires, contacts
Loss of electrical ground connection
Cause
Header is positioned on the trailer
too flat
Ratchet straps not holding the
header
Ratchet strap hook becomes loose,
Solution
To ensure a tight fit and limit trailer sway the bolts
used to secure the reach tubes to the axles should be
torqued to: 150 lbs-ft torque.
Ensure that the bolts are held in place with lock nuts.
Lock nuts will prevent loosening of the bolts.
The wagon design has a travel speed rating at or
below 50 km/h (35 MPH). Stay at or below the travel
speed rating.
check for excessive play in the
- wheel bearing
- steering spindles
- ball joints
- tongue pivots
replace any bearings that are worn
Have a qualified person adjust the toe-in. The factory
setting for both axles should be .3175 - .635 cm (1/8" –
1/4") tow-in
Check the trailer side plug for loose or corroded wires,
loose wires in the light casing, replace or repair as
required
Check the tow side receptacle for loose or corroded
wires or damaged receptacle, replace or repair as
required
Check connection to ground on the trailer side and the
tow vehicle side. Disconnect and clean or replace
terminal.
Brakes: have a qualified technician inspect the braking
system.
Solution
Increase the angle of the top rail mounts so that the
header puts more pressure on its heal points that rest
in the universal shoes. As well increase the angle of
the universal shoe
Tighten up the ratchet straps, check straps, hooks and
strap mechanism for wear / damage, replace if
required
Reposition the ratchet straps closer to the ends of the
wagon may provide better leverage
Attach point seems deformed: move the ratchet strap
to a different attach point that is more ridged. If
required, find a ridged metal point and mount a 3/4"
grade 5 eye bolt to use as an attach point.
Ratchet is not positioned directly below attach point,
the ratchet will slide. Position the ratchet directly below
the attach point
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